discernimientos
Syllables
dis-cer-ni-mien-tos
Pronunciation
/dis.θer.niˈmjen.tos/
Stress
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Morphemes
dis- + cern- + -imiento
The word 'discernimientos' is divided into five syllables: dis-cer-ni-mien-tos. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mien'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with Spanish suffixes, meaning 'discernments'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel and consonant separation, with regional pronunciation variations for the 'c' sound.
Definitions
- 1
The faculty of distinguishing between good and evil; keen perception; insight.
Discernments, insights, perceptions.
“Sus discernimientos le permitieron tomar la mejor decisión.”
“Los discernimientos del juez fueron muy valorados.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mien').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. cer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. mien — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Separation
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Consonant Cluster Separation
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Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated.
- The pronunciation of 'c' as /θ/ is a regional variation (Peninsular Spanish).
- The word follows standard Spanish syllabification rules without significant exceptions.
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